Kolkata Port, NTPC to work together to set up green hub

Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SMP), formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, and NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, will form a joint working group to set up a green hydrogen and ammonia hub at the port. The MoU between the two public sector entities was signed last week, aiming to explore opportunities

Tata Steel sets goal for UK plant’s decarbonisation journey

Tata Steel aims to complete decarbonisation journey at its plant in the UK in next three years, as part of its decarbonisation plan, the company will shift to low-emission electric arc furnace (EAF) process from the blast furnace (BF) route which is nearing the end of life in the next couple of months. India-headquartered Tata

JSW Cement starts EV trials to reduce carbon footprint

JSW Cement, part of $ 23billion JSW Group, has commenced a pilot of Electric Vehicles (EV trucks) trials as part of its plan to significantly reduce carbon footprint in logistics operations. The company plans to achieve this by replacing fossil fuel-based vehicles with EV Trucks. JSW Cement is one of the few cement companies to

EU launches world’s first carbon border tariff

The European Union inaugurated the first phase of the world’s first system of imposing CO2 emissions levies on imported steel, cement, and other commodities, in an effort to prevent more polluting foreign items from undercutting its green transition. The anticipated tax has alarmed trading partners, and at a recent meeting, China’s top climate envoy, Xie

Hystar to expand electrolyser factory

Norwegian company Hystar is planning to expand its plant in Høvik, near Oslo to a capacity of 4GW a year, up from 50MW. Electrolysers are used to split hydrogen from water and are in growing demand as countries around the world look to start replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen. Hystar is also in talks over

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding bags order for four methanol boxships

Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has received an order for four methanol-fueled 5,900 TEU containerships. This is the third order for methanol-fueled vessels following the KAMSARMAX AEROLINE and TESS66 AEROLINE, and the first order for a methanol-fueled container carrier. Recently, the shipbuilder has been contracted to provide two 81,200 dwt methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax dry bulk newbuilds

INMEX SMM India sets sail towards a sustainable future

INMEX SMM India, South Asia’s most awaited maritime event is back with its 13th edition from 4th to 6th October 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. With 200+ exhibitors, it’s renowned as a central hub for maritime growth, knowledge exchange, and innovation. While leveraging India’s strategic location along major shipping routes and its extensive

Seaside LNG joins SEA-LNG coalition

Seaside LNG, an LNG production and maritime transportation logistics provider, announced its industry support of SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the benefits of the LNG pathway for shipping’s decarbonization. Seaside LNG is the only company with integrated shoreside liquefaction, LNG storage, and bunkering capabilities in North America. The company maintains the largest

Singapore to formulate alternative-fuel standards

SINGAPORE is set to step up its efforts to develop quality and standards in areas such as greenhouse gas reporting, decarbonisation and renewable energy in the next two to three years. Among the local standards in the pipeline are a methanol and ammonia bunkering standard, which will cover refuelling, operational and safety requirements for the

JV to develop first LNG ship bunkering hub

A joint venture is developing the first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility for ships in the U.S. Gulf amid efforts by the maritime industry to find cleaner fuel solutions. Shipping, which accounts for nearly 3% of global CO2 emissions and is under pressure from investors and environmental groups to accelerate decarbonisation, is exploring